One or more letters of recommendation from a professor, community member, employer, etc. (Form - PDF)

Students may apply using our test-optional policy and choose not to submit their standardized test scores at the time of application. If not submitting their scores, in addition to the required application materials, applicants must submit the following:

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Graded academic writing sample

Complete an on-campus interview

Portfolio (optional)

If applicants feel that these materials do not adequately represent their academic abilities or explain their academic history, they are encouraged to submit additional explanatory materials to strengthen their application.

*Transfer students with more than 24 transferrable credits do not need to provide their official high school transcript or test scores.

For first-year students 23 years of age or older...

whose education was delayed or postponed

who wants to reenter the workforce, or

who wishes to advance her current career?

There are several unique advantages to being a Gateway student:

Through prior learning assessment, Gateway students have the opportunity to gain academic credit for knowledge gained through employment, job training, volunteer and civic activities, military service and travel.

A transfer student admitted from an accredited institution may expect to receive credit for courses in which you have earned a minimum grade of C.

Chatham currently awards credit for satisfactory performance on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.

Gateway students attending classes on a full-time basis can receive a merit awards from Chatham University.

PACE Center features individual academic advising, career development and learning center.

Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment is meant to assist Gateway students in identifying areas of college-level experiential learning. As such, degree-seeking Gateway students have an opportunity to be awarded academic credit for post-secondary knowledge gained prior to matriculating at Chatham University. Gateway students wishing to develop a portfolio are enrolled in a course that guides students through each and every step of the portfolio development process. Accordingly, Gateway students can potentially earn a maximum of 30 credits towards their educational goals. Read more about portfolio development for Gateway students.